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With Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s time to start thinking about your loved ones and showing them how much they mean to you. While Valentine’s Day is often reserved for romantic significant others, it’s important to let all of your loved ones know how much you love and care for them on this holiday. For […]
Open adoptions are becoming increasingly common, and it’s a wonderful trend in the adoption community. However, navigating relationships between adoptive and birth parents in open adoptions can be a bit tricky. On both sides, no one wants to come on too strong, but no one wants to come off as indifferent or uncaring either. As […]
Unfortunately, less than half of companies in the United States offer adoption benefits to their employees. But thanks to the work of organizations like the Dave Thomas Foundation and other leading companies promoting adoption benefits, these numbers are rising. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, established by Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas, is an organization that […]
With the many emotional ups and downs that come with the adoption process, prepping the house for a new baby can seem like a daunting task. And while most parents have 9 months to prep their house in anticipation for the arrival of their little bundle, adoptive parents don’t have such definite timelines. However, prepping […]
Perhaps one of the most nerve-wracking steps in the adoption process is meeting an expectant mother for the first time. Both parties are likely very nervous, and this can sometimes hinder conversation. However, with a bit of preparation and by keeping a few things in mind, you can speak freely, have a great conversation, and […]
When it finally comes time to finalize your adoption, you have likely already been on a long and emotional journey. So the last thing you want is to experience any last-minute bumps in the road. An adoption attorney can help your finalization go off without a hitch. Why hire an attorney who specializes in adoption […]
Choosing to adopt is an incredibly brave decision, but it can also be an overwhelming one. The time and effort that goes into simply researching adoption can seem like a daunting task, and as your journey continues, difficulties and obstacles will almost certainly arise. That’s why it is incredibly important to find a source of […]
The home study is an important part of the adoption process. During the home study, a licensed social worker or caseworker will gather information about your family and eventually conduct a report. The goal of this process is to educate and inform individuals or families about adoption, gather autobiographical information about the prospective family, and […]
Perhaps the most difficult aspect of the adoption process is the waiting. Unlike a standard pregnancy with a typically fixed timeline of nine months, adoptive waiting periods are much less predictable. For adoptive parents to be, the wait can sometimes feel endless. Here are some ways you can support your friend or loved one as […]
When an adoption is finalized, the papers signed and your little one finally home with you, you will likely experience a flood of emotions: joy, relief, love, gratitude, awe. But in addition to these wonderful feelings, you may also experience feelings of sadness, which confuses many adoptive parents. You made it through the hard part […]